MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mitsubishi : Colt
Mitsubishi Colt
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1987 | 4 | 50% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1988 | 6 | 66.67% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1989 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
| 1990 | 10 | 80% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 1991 | 11 | 54.55% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1992 | 7 | 71.43% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1993 | 4 | 75% | Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits. |
| 1994 | 8 | 50% | Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits. |
| 1995 | 11 | 72.73% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1996 | 35 | 60% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1997 | 40 | 57.5% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1998 | 54 | 48.15% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1999 | 60 | 51.67% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2000 | 63 | 42.86% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2001 | 36 | 58.33% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2002 | 70 | 55.71% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2003 | 47 | 46.81% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2004 | 449 | 49.89% | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. |
| 2005 | 2,095 | 52.36% | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. |
| 2006 | 2,976 | 51.21% | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. |
| 2007 | 3,899 | 51.17% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 2008 | 4,423 | 51.28% | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. |
| 2009 | 3,950 | 55.14% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2010 | 2,611 | 58.37% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2011 | 1,676 | 65.16% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2012 | 1,501 | 64.49% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2013 | 518 | 68.53% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2014 | 3 | 66.67% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2015 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2016 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2017 | 4 | 50% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 2018 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 6 | 83.33% | Axle insecure. |
| 2020 | 4 | 50% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2021 | 3 | 66.67% | Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. |
Tests: 24,594
Average Mitsubishi Colt pass rate: 54.88%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 16% |
| 2 | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. | 6.1.7(g)(ii) | Major | 14% |
| 3 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 4 | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 9% |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.7.1(b)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 7 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 8% |
| 10 | Steering ball joint with excessive wear. | 2.1.3(b)(i) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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